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Events
Join us at a WGA event!
Looking to connect with like-minded women? We meet regularly to learn and grow together. Nearly all of our events are open to everyone, so feel free to bring a friend.
WGA hosts a number of events throughout the year, including:
- Large semi-annual luncheons in the spring and fall (Member Forum and Annual Meeting)
- Smaller educational events, lectures and panel discussions
- Connector Group events in your neighborhood
Featured Events
Grants Evaluation Team Site Visit with R.E.S.T.O.R.E.
DATE: April 24, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: 2500 King Louis Drive, Jacksonville FL 32254
R.E.S.T.O.R.E. – Rebuilding Ex-Offenders Successfully Through Opportunities and Education is dedicated to providing safe, transitional, and affordable housing to recently incarcerated women. We hope you can join the WGA Grants Evaluation Team to tour the facility and gain a first-hand perspective of how R.E.S.T.O.R.E. is improving the lives of women in the greater Jacksonville area.
Grants Evaluation Team Site Visit with Rethreaded
DATE: May 2, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 515 East 9th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206
The mission of Rethreaded is to harness the power of business to create choice for 500 survivors of human trafficking by 2033. We hope you can join the WGA Grants Evaluation Team for this meaningful experience to tour the facility and gain a first-hand perspective of how Rethreaded is improving the lives of women in the greater Jacksonville area.
Member Forum 2024
DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center
Join us for our next Member Forum on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center! We’ll announce our new strategic focus area and ratify our 2024 grants. It’s not to be missed.
Member Forum 2024
DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center
Join us for our next Member Forum on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center! We’ll announce our new strategic focus area and ratify our 2024 grants. It’s not to be missed.
Register by May 16!
Grants Evaluation Team Site Visit with R.E.S.T.O.R.E.
DATE: April 24, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: 2500 King Louis Drive, Jacksonville FL 32254
R.E.S.T.O.R.E. – Rebuilding Ex-Offenders Successfully Through Opportunities and Education is dedicated to providing safe, transitional, and affordable housing to recently incarcerated women. We hope you can join the WGA Grants Evaluation Team to tour the facility and gain a first-hand perspective of how R.E.S.T.O.R.E. is improving the lives of women in the greater Jacksonville area.
Grants Evaluation Team Site Visit with Rethreaded
DATE: May 2, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 515 East 9th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206
The mission of Rethreaded is to harness the power of business to create choice for 500 survivors of human trafficking by 2033. We hope you can join the WGA Grants Evaluation Team for this meaningful experience to tour the facility and gain a first-hand perspective of how Rethreaded is improving the lives of women in the greater Jacksonville area.
See all of our upcoming events on our Calendar.
Past Events
Curious about the wide range of events we have hosted in the past year? Here are a few of our recent events.
2023 Annual Meeting
WGA celebrates strategic collective giving and a 39% growth in membership. $8.9 million in grants and 470 strong! Learn More.
Grantee Panel: Creating Safety for Women & Girls in Crisis
During this WGA Education Event we delved into the crucial topic of fostering safety for women and girls experiencing domestic violence. Representatives from WGA grantees Betty Griffin Center, Hubbard House, Micah’s Place and Quigley House convened as a panel, exploring strategies for creating safe, secure environments and empowering survivors.
2023 Member Forum
A highlight of our recent Member Forum in May was the awarding of grants to the seleced non-profit agencies. Our 2023 grant pool of available funds was $561,600, a tribute to the generosity and commitment of our WGA members!
This year, grants were given for “Core Mission Funding,” in one of two areas: workforce development or client basic needs.
